All stories by Meg Masseron on BroadwayStars

Tuesday, October 10, 2023

Symphony Space Will Host Hillary Rodham Clinton in Conversation With Patti LuPone by Meg Masseron

Amber Ruffin will host the evening, which will be live streamed.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:03PM

Anette Barrios-Torres to Lead My Fair Lady National Tour by Meg Masseron

The Lincoln Center Theater production of the Lerner & Loewe musical continues through 2024.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:03AM
Sunday, October 8, 2023

Maui Ikaika (Maui Strong) Benefit Concert Featuring J. Harrison Ghee Live Streams October 8 by Meg Masseron

The concert will raise funds to support the families and communities affected by the Maui wildfires.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:19AM
Friday, October 6, 2023

Billy Crudup, Matthew Maher, Brian Hutchison, Ali Marsh, To Lead Reading of Frederick Weller's The Cat-Shaped Stone by Meg Masseron

The play follows three brothers who have met to handle their parents' estate.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:25PM

Leslie Odom, Jr. Releasing 5th Studio Album When a Crooner Dies by Meg Masseron

The album also will mark the Tony and Grammy Award winner's first new album featuring original music since 2019.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:43AM

Cecilia Gentilli's Red Ink Will Make Off-Broadway Debut This Fall by Meg Masseron

The Pose star's part stand-up, part camp solo show explores finding faith as a trans woman.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:34AM
Thursday, October 5, 2023

Patti LuPone, Deborah Cox, Stephen Schwartz, More to Appear at Dramatists Guild Foundation Gala by Meg Masseron

This year's gala honors Pulitzer-winning playwright Lynn Nottage and philanthropist Leonard Majzlin.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:43PM

Cheyenne Jackson, Taylor Iman Jones, Alexis Michelle, More Lined Up for the 2023 Sing Out for Freedom Concert by Meg Masseron

Amber Ruffin will host the star-studded ACLU and NYCLU benefit.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:04PM

See Tituss Burgess, Meghan Picerno, Jelani Remy, More at A Tectonic Cabaret by Meg Masseron

Hosted by Jane Krakowski, the annual benefit concert for Tectonic Theatre Project offered a star-studded lineup of performers.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:49AM

Playwright Jon Fosse Wins Nobel Prize for Literature by Meg Masseron

Fosse is the second most-performed Norwegian playwright, behind Henrik Ibsen.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:13AM

Mohamed-Zain Dada’s Debut Play Blue Mist Begins Performances October 5 by Meg Masseron

Milli Bhatia will direct the work following a journalist who sells out his own community.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:19AM
Wednesday, October 4, 2023

Katy Sullivan to Direct Reading of Joshua-Franklin Wolfe's The Consoling Mechanism by Meg Masseron

The new musical centers on a family who recently endured a devastating car accident.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:37PM

Scissorhands: A Musical Tribute Will Return to Los Angeles For Limited Engagement by Meg Masseron

The pop music parody of Tim Burton’s film Edward Scissorhands will feature all-new immersive staging.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:25AM

The Kite Runner Will Launch U.K. Tour This Spring by Meg Masseron

The encore run comes on the heels of its Broadway transfer.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:07AM

Florencia Iriondo's South Opens at SoHo Playhouse October 4 by Meg Masseron

The new musical won the 2023 Pipeline Arts Foundation Award for New Musical Theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:03AM
Tuesday, October 3, 2023

Here Lies Love Announces Ticket Initiative to Increase Access During Filipino American Heritage Month by Meg Masseron

In partnership with Gold House and The Asian American Foundation, the musical is aiming to raise $1 million in tax deductible donations to subsidize tickets in October.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:55PM

Six: the Musical To Host Special Sing-Along Performance by Meg Masseron

The performance serves as part of their "Sixth of the Month" series, celebrating the musical's second anniversary on Broadway.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:19PM

Come From Away Touring Production Announces Full Cast by Meg Masseron

The non-union tour, directed by Daniel Goldstein, launches in Alaska this fall.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:37PM

Liisi LaFontaine, Stephanie Torns, Antonio Cipriano to Lead Reading of In Pieces by Meg Masseron

Joey Contreras's new musical gained global popularity after releasing a highlights album in 2021 through Broadway Records.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:49AM

The 2023 Broadway Flea Market and Grand Auction Raised a Record-Breaking $1.2 Million by Meg Masseron

The annual event benefiting Broadway Cares brings theatrical memorabilia, concessionaires, fan clubs, and more to the heart of the Theatre District.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:07AM
Monday, October 2, 2023

See How These Theatre Fans Display Their Broadway Swag in College Dorms by Meg Masseron

There are infinite ways to display your Playbills and merchandise on the walls of your home away from home—here are just a few awesome examples.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:55PM

See Bonnie Milligan, Kelli O'Hara, Rebecca Naomi Jones, and More Perform in the Broadway Acts for Abortion Concert by Meg Masseron

The concert benefited A is For, a nonprofit amplifying art and artists that work to end the stigma against abortion.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:23PM

Jodie Steele Will Star in West End Debut of New Musical Billie the Kid by Meg Masseron

The semi-staged production will be performed for two nights only.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:02PM

See Bonnie Milligan, Kelli O'Hara, Javier Muñoz, and More Perform in the Broadway Acts for Abortion Concert by Meg Masseron

The concert benefited A is For, a nonprofit amplifying art and artists that work to end the stigma against abortion.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:55AM

Natasha J. Barnes Will Star in West End Debut of New Musical Billie the Kid by Meg Masseron

The semi-staged production will be performed for two nights only.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:19AM

Andrew Barth Feldman and Hailey Kilgore Will Lead Reading of New Rock Musical Pump Up The Volume by Meg Masseron

The musical based on the 1990 coming-of-age film will feature a book and lyrics by Jeremy Desmon and music by Jeff Thomson.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:43AM

Here Lies Love: A Homecoming Concert Benefiting Hawai'i Coalition for Immigrant Rights Plays Joe's Pub October 2 by Meg Masseron

The concert, celebrating Filipino American History Month, features cast members, alumni, and friends of David Byrne and Fatboy Slim’s musical.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:07AM

Eisenhower: This Piece of Ground Begins Off-Broadway Encore Run October 2 by Meg Masseron

John Rubinstein reprises the titular role of President Dwight D. Eisenhower.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:07AM
Sunday, October 1, 2023

Bonnie Milligan, Kelli O'Hara, Javier Muñoz, More Perform in Broadway Acts for Abortion Concert October 1 by Meg Masseron

The concert benefits A is For, a nonprofit amplifying art and artists that work to end the stigma against abortion.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:19AM

Mint Theater Company Production of Elizabeth Baker's Partnership Begins Off-Broadway October 1 by Meg Masseron

Jackson Grace Gay directs the American premiere of the work.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:19AM